Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL100
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as ST50

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was introduced 4 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the TL100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung TL100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung TL100
SX280 HS | TL100 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 52 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX280 HS
TL100 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL100
SX280 HS | TL100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS against the TL100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and TL100.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX280 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung TL100 |
Otherwise known as | - | ST50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $325 | $22 |